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Welcome to Nice, the jewel of the French Riviera.

With its sparkling Mediterranean waters, pastel-colored old town

and a lifestyle shaped by sunshine, food and art.

I'll take you through some of Nice's best spots for stunning views,

delicious eats and culture.

Starting with a walk along Nice's most iconic attraction

with its sweeping sea views,

palm tree lined paths

and just look how blue the water is!

Stretching 7 kilometers, the Promenade des Anglais

is a picture-perfect path for joggers, cyclists and beachgoers alike.

It's named after the wealthy English visitors

who funded its construction in the 1820s.

It is so hot today — all I want to do is jump in!

And just a few steps inland is another local icon.

This is the colorful flower market of Nice.

Open-air markets are a big part of southern French life.

But it's not just about the flowers here.

I'm also looking out for something tasty.

Cours Saleya has been a bustling marketplace since 1861

and remains open Tuesday through Sunday year-round.

Locals and visitors come for fresh produce, Provençal specialties

and colourful flower stalls.

It's even listed as one of France's exceptional markets

by the National Council of Culinary Arts.

And I found what I was looking for: socca from Chez Theresa!

A local favorite here in Nice.

This crispy chickpea pancake is hot, savoury and costs 3 euros.

Tastes like chickpeas, very peppery.

It's like a sophisticated version of a salty crepe, or a galette.

It's good.

I head deeper into the Old Town, a maze of winding alleyways

and colorful facades.

The layout hasn't changed much since the 1700s.

Today it's filled with cafés, shops, galleries and restaurants.

I just love how colorful it is here.

The streets are so charming,

it feels like I've stepped right into a painting.

Right in the Old Town is Chez Acchiardo,

a staple in the city and a beloved family run restaurant.

My great grandparents started the restaurant in 1927.

My grandfather was born upstairs here in the apartment upstairs.

Then my parents were here and my sister, brother and I've got, you know,

even my nephew working with us.

In two years it's going to be 100 years that we're here.

Niçoise cuisine is a Mediterranean mix of French and Italian influences,

featuring fresh vegetables, olives, anchovies and seafood.

In fact, the region's culinary traditions are on UNESCO's

Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

So I'm going to be trying the classic Salade Niçoise.

And the pissaladière, which is a pizza with anchovies and onions.

The onions are really soft and a little bit sweet, and that's a really

nice contrast with the really salty anchovies.

Tastes really good.

Now that I've had some lunch, I'm on the search for something sweet.

In the heart of the Old Town is Place Rossetti.

Here you'll find the 17th century Cathédrale Sainte-Réparate,

a registered Historic Monument since 1906,

with classic Baroque architecture.

The square is lively and welcoming,

filled with café terraces and shaded awnings.

But what makes this spot so popular is this legendary ice cream shop.

They've got nearly 100 flavors and I kind of want to try them all.

The ice cream shop Fenocchio is a family owned business that has been

making ice cream since 1966.

I don't know how many scoops to get.

I want to get 15, but maybe that's too much.

I went for a scoop of fig and a scoop of lavender ice cream.

This is exactly what I need right now.

Now that we're fueled up, I want to dive into Nice's rich art scene.

The city is full of galleries and museums.

The Marc Chagall Museum is a few bus stops from the center and is

dedicated to one of the 20th century's most visionary artists.

It's set in a garden

and houses the largest public collectionof Chagall's work.

Inside is an explosion of color.

Chagall's vivid biblical themed paintings reflect his

Belarusian Jewish roots,

his spiritual worldview

and the modernist movements of his time.

Could you tell me how this museum came to be?

So the museum was inaugurated

in 1973.

It was the first museum inaugurating with a living artist in France.

Marc Chagall was very involved in the creation of this museum

with the design of the architecture.

He worked with [French architect and designer] André Hermant

and together they decided to conceive a museum with

a modernist architecture,

with this connection with natural light.

What was Marc Chagall's connection to Nice?

Nice and the south of France were important for these artists.

It was a community of artists.

Here artists like Matisse or Picasso had the opportunity

to work with different techniques,

for example, with ceramic.

Chagall did some ceramics also,

with stained glass, tapestries.

It was a city of inspiration for Chagall;

with light, with flowers.

After immersing myself in Chagall's world, it's time for one last

unforgettable view of the French Riviera up at the Colline du Château.

The Castle Hill is about 93 meters above sea level.

and there is an elevator to get up there.

Let's go check it out.

While I was hoping for an easy way up on this scorching hot day,

the city had other plans.

The elevators closing.

I guess we just missed it, it closed around 5:25,

so we've got to take the stairs.

All right, let's see if we can do this in this heat.

I'm definitely sweating.

Oh my gosh.

I think we made it.

The things you do to get a pretty view.

Wait, no, it was here, the view. Right?

Yeah.

Can we take a break first?

Yeah, yeah.

Colline du Château, or Castle Hill, was once home to an 11th century

fortress protecting the city, which was demolished in the 18th century.

Today it's a historic site and public park for people to enjoy.

And thankfully with a spot to cool down.

It feels so good.

But back to the reason we climbed all the way up here in the first place.

The incredible views.

Wow, you can pretty much see all of Nice from here.

It really is a beautiful view.

What a perfect way to end the day.

I hope you enjoyed this day in Nice.

If you've got more tips for Nice or the French Riviera,

let us know in the comments.

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
sparkling /ˈspɑːrkəlɪŋ/ B2	adjective - shining brightly with flashes of light
Mediterranean /ˌmedɪtəˈreɪniən/ B2	adjective - related to the Mediterranean Sea region
stunning /ˈstʌnɪŋ/ B1	adjective - extremely impressive or attractive
iconic /aɪˈkɒnɪk/ B2	adjective - representing an important and enduring quality
sweeping /ˈswiːpɪŋ/ C1	adjective - covering a wide area
joggers /ˈdʒɒɡərz/ B2	noun - people who run as a sport
cyclists /ˈsaɪklɪsts/ B2	noun - people who ride bicycles
beachgoers /ˈbiːtʃɡoʊərz/ C1	noun - people who go to the beach
market /ˈmɑːrkɪt/ A2	noun - a place where goods are bought and sold
bustling /ˈbʌslɪŋ/ B2	adjective - full of busy activity
produce /ˈprɒdjuːs/ A2	noun - fresh fruits and vegetables
culinary /ˈkʌlɪneri/ B2	adjective - related to cooking or preparing food
crispy /ˈkrɪspi/ B1	adjective - crunchy and dry
savory /ˈseɪvəri/ B2	adjective - salty or savoury, not sweet (US spelling 'savory')
charming /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ/ B1	adjective - attractive or delightful
cuisine /kwɪˈziːn/ B2	noun - style of cooking
seafood /ˈsiːfuːd/ A2	noun - food from the sea, like fish and shellfish
flavors /ˈfleɪvərz/ B1	noun - tastes or varieties
view /vjuː/ A2	noun - a sight or scene
art /ɑːrt/ A1	noun - creative skill or expression
painting /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/ A2	noun - a picture made with paint